Craft Shows & Fairs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia's craft show scene extends from the convention center stage to open-air squares and historic neighborhoods. The city is home to one of the country's most respected juried craft shows, an active contemporary maker community, and seasonal markets that draw shoppers from across the region.
Upcoming events in Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show
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Philadelphia, PA
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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Philadelphia, PA
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, PA
Also within 50 miles of Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fall Fine Craft Fair
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Oaks, PA
About 19 mi from Philadelphia · Oaks, PA
Sauce for the Goose: Outdoor Art Market
Princeton, NJ
About 34 mi from Philadelphia · Princeton, NJ
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
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Bethlehem, PA
About 42 mi from Philadelphia · Bethlehem, PA
Winterthur Holiday Market
Winterthur, DE
About 28 mi from Philadelphia · Winterthur, DE
Winterthur Artisan Market
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Winterthur, DE
About 28 mi from Philadelphia · Winterthur, DE
Philadelphia's Craft Show Scene
The centerpiece of Philadelphia's craft calendar is the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show.
- Dates: early November (Preview Gala the day before)
- Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Artists: 195 juried artists across 13 craft categories
- Nationally competitive application process; one of the premier fine craft shows in the US
The Rittenhouse Square Spring Fine Craft Show takes the outdoor format to one of Philadelphia's most beloved public spaces.
- Dates: early May (May 8–10 in 2026; May 7–9, 2027)
- Hours: 10 AM–6 PM Friday & Saturday; 10 AM–5 PM Sunday
- Location: Rittenhouse Square, Center City Philadelphia
- 150+ fine craft artists; organized by Rose Squared Art Shows
The PA Guild of Craftsmen Fall Fine Craft Fair is in the suburbs but accessible from the city.
- Dates: fall — September 27–28 in 2025; October 24–25 in 2026 (10 AM–5 PM)
- Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456 (~22 miles from Center City)
- 70+ fine art and fine craft artists
County Events & Holiday Markets Near Philadelphia
Philadelphia County has no traditional agricultural fair — it's fully urban. Nearby county fair options:
- Chester County fair — western suburbs
- Delaware County fair — southwestern suburbs
- Bucks County fair — northern suburbs
- Christmas Village at LOVE Park (City Hall area) — November–December; mix of local artisans and imported goods
- Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market — spotlights locally made goods at Dilworth Park; mid-November through New Year's Day in 2025–26
The Manayunk Arts Festival (June) brings fine artists and craft vendors to Main Street in Manayunk along the Schuylkill River — one of the better outdoor shows of the summer.
Best Times to Visit Philadelphia for Craft Events
May — Rittenhouse Square Spring Fine Craft Show (early May); pleasant weather for outdoor browsing Fall — PA Guild Fall Fine Craft Fair at Oaks (October 24–25 in 2026); good for quality juried handmade shopping before the holiday rush November — PMA Craft Show (early November); the flagship event; the Preview Gala is held the evening before (November 5 in 2026) December — Christmas Village at LOVE Park; Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market; festive city atmosphereNearby Cities for Craft Shows
- Bethlehem, PA — ~50 miles north; Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks, six weekends November–December, dozens of artisan vendors
- Reading, PA — ~60 miles northwest; Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen; Berks County Fair (July)
- Lancaster, PA — ~70 miles west; Lititz Craft Show (August), PA Guild Summer Fair (June), Long's Park Festival (Labor Day)
- Allentown, PA — ~55 miles north; Great Allentown Fair (Labor Day), Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival (September)
- Kutztown, PA — ~55 miles northwest; Eastern PA Homestead Festival (early July); Kutztown Fair (August)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best craft shows in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (early November) is the top event for fine craft. The Rittenhouse Square Spring Fine Craft Show (early May) is the best outdoor option. The PA Guild Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks (October 24–25 in 2026) rounds out the season.
When do craft shows happen in Philadelphia?
- May: Rittenhouse Square Spring Fine Craft Show
- June: Manayunk Arts Festival
- Fall (October in 2026): PA Guild Fair at Oaks
- November: PMA Craft Show (biggest event of year)
- December: Christmas Village, Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Are there country fairs near Philadelphia?
Philadelphia County has no agricultural county fair. Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties (all within an hour's drive) each hold annual fairs in summer. For a Pennsylvania German heritage outing, the Eastern PA Homestead Festival in Kutztown (~55 miles northwest) runs in early July.
Is there a handmade market scene in Philadelphia?
Yes. Craft Now Philadelphia supports the craft community and lists markets and fairs across the city. Fishtown and Manayunk are active creative neighborhoods. The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market spotlights locally produced goods each December.
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